I write about my journey into Journalism with some Culture on the side.

Month: May 2018

I write this I am sitting at home with a chesty cough, feeling sorry for myself and watching a Netflix series called Girl Boss. A series inspired by a book I read called Nasty Gal by Sophia Amoruso, who set up a fashion empire and became a big name in the female business/fashion industry. And… Continue reading Creating a business

When I heard that The Shires were returning to Gateshead, I was optimistic about seeing them again. I last saw the duo as part of the Sage Americana Festival last year and I was a little disappointed with their live performance. Not wanting to judge, I thought I would give them another go. And I… Continue reading Review: The Shires @ Sage Gateshead

Kimberley Stacey had always wanted to start a luxury fashion brand since she finished university 10 years ago. In August 2017, she launched TISKA London. Her brand promotes positive, strength and independence in women. Each TISKA London collection is based on a story written by me and each garment has a Nordic inspired name. The… Continue reading Woman In Charge- Kimberley Stacey

I thought I was in the know when it comes to the world of digital and theatre, especially being a culture blogger I thought I was on top of everything. Recently a friend introduced me to a website called SeatPlan having never heard of this before, she told me that the website is a platform where… Continue reading SeatPlan making theatre accessible for audiences

I am super excited to be launching a new feature called Women In Charge. Where I will be interviewing woman who have their own business, whether it is a small start up or someone who is running 3 businesses all at the same time. I will be asking them what is is like to be… Continue reading Women In Charge *New Feature*

The Takeover Festival has chosen Reece Connolly from Prudhoe, Northumberland as its first Young Writer in Residence. The festival which will take place at The Customs House, South Shields in May 28th- June 1 2018 will show Connolly’s play, Wormtown. Readers may not know that I went to high school with Reece and have been lucky… Continue reading Prudhoe writer takes residence in South Shields

I wasn’t sure whether to put this in a Culture Trip or my Journalism Journey, as you know I have been feeling a bit sorry for myself lately and feeling all out of sorts. So one day I decided to take myself off to Newcastle for some therapy in the retail and food and drink… Continue reading Culture Trip 10: Finding Comfort in Newcastle